I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 3 MI NE of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000003425
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,040 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR carry?
About 29,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 WB over S-38-2029 Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.